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BMW 4 Series Coupe vs Honda Civic comparison

Compare performance (530 HP vs 184 HP), boot space and price (46,200 £ vs 32,500 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – BMW 4 Series Coupe or Honda Civic?

BMW 4 Series Coupe vs Honda Civic: Key differences

BMW 4 Series Coupe

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
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Honda Civic

4.5 (4 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • very slightly more efficient
  • only slightly lighter
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All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

4 Series Coupe

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Honda Civic is considerably cheaper – starting at 32,500 £ , while the BMW 4 Series Coupe costs 46,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 13,715 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Honda Civic uses 4.7 L/100km and is very slightly more efficient than the BMW 4 Series Coupe with 4.8 L/100km. The difference is about 0.1 L/100km.

Civic

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the BMW 4 Series Coupe offers substantially more power – delivering 530 HP compared to 184 HP. That’s roughly 346 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the BMW 4 Series Coupe is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 3.5 s, while the Honda Civic takes 7.8 s. That’s about 4.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the BMW 4 Series Coupe delivers substantially more torque with 700 Nm compared to 315 Nm. That’s about 385 Nm more.

4 Series Coupe

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Honda Civic offers more seats – 5 vs 4.

In terms of curb weight, Honda Civic is only slightly lighter – 1,517 kg compared to 1,600 kg. The difference is around 83 kg.

When it comes to payload, the BMW 4 Series Coupe carries marginally more – 415 kg compared to 397 kg. That’s a difference of about 18 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The BMW 4 Series Coupe is far ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £46,200
4 Series Coupe

BMW 4 Series Coupe

  • Engine Type Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 184 - 530 HP
  • Consumption L/100km 4.8 - 10 L/100km
BMW 4 Series Coupe
Honda Civic

Costs and Consumption

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Dimensions and Body

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BMW 4 Series Coupe

The BMW 4 Series Coupe blends aggressive styling with a driver-focused cabin, making even the humdrum commute feel like a short track day. It balances sharp handling and grown-up comfort with a dash of theatrical flair, so you get sportscar charisma without the drama of constant sacrifices.

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Honda Civic

The Honda Civic mixes practical daily usability with a surprisingly engaging driving character, wrapping clever interior design and dependable engineering in a tidy, modern package. It’s a smart buy for drivers who want sensible reliability, a bit of fun behind the wheel, and a shape that never looks like it’s trying too hard.

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BMW 4 Series Coupe
Honda Civic

Costs and Consumption

Price
46,200 - 93,900 £
Price
32,500 - 35,500 £
Consumption L/100km
4.8 - 10 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.7 - 5 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
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Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
126 - 226 g/km
co2
108 - 114 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Coupe
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,600 - 1,895 kg
Curb weight
1,517 - 1,533 kg
Trunk capacity
440 L
Trunk capacity
-
Length
-
Length
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Width
1,852 - 1,887 mm
Width
1,890 mm
Height
-
Height
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Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
355 - 415 kg
Payload
348 - 397 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Diesel MHEV, Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
184 - 530 HP
Power HP
184 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.5 - 7.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 8.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
300 - 700 Nm
Torque
315 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4 - 6
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
135 - 390 kW
Power kW
135 kW
Engine capacity
1,995 - 2,998 cm3
Engine capacity
1,993 cm3

General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E, F, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
BMW
Brand
Honda
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